swooshdave
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12k miles? Not sure I'd hone or put new rings in. 120k miles? Sure.
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That's a V7 Sport replica seat sitting over the T fender. Not the way it's suppose to be. I have a more suitable fender on the way. I bought this last year and it has 80k miles on it. Still starts every time, but sometimes it takes a couple tries. Probably the solenoid.
I want to put the second disk on the front just to balance it out.
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(Assuming some previous owner has addressed all and every issue is likely a formula for some disappointment.)
Perhaps, but it'll provide forum fodder for the foreseeable future.
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I found a 2000 Greenie for $5400. It looks well loved with a few miles on it. I have to assume someone fixed all the bugs, er, features.
What is the price range I should be expecting? The lowest I've seen so far is $4500.
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Thanks guys.
Ok...sounds like I need to buy two pairs then again, haven't been able to source a place where one diameter is 22mm and the other 25mm in the same pair, they always seem to come with the same diameter on both. Superbike grips look good...thanks for the tip!
I'd love to see a picture of the grips that are the same size. Are you sure they aren't bicycle grips?
These were on my Guzzi when I got them. Soft yet durable. They would still be on there if I hadn't replaced them with heated grips.
http://www.ourygrips.com/road-street-grips/
Compressed air is the best way to get grips on and off. If they move around too much then break out the hairspray.
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I have yet to meet a modern bike that didn't have different size grips, the right side has to be a different internal diameter to accommodate the throttle tube. You would never want different external diameters because your hands could tell and it would drive you crazy.
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Question for the classic guzzi knowledgeable here. In my semi serious search for a classic zen cruiser cycle I stumbled across a sweet v1000 G5. Supposedly with lemans mk 1 heads. My questions on this are: First off is a mk 1 head compatible with a v1000? Looks like 85mm bore vs 83? That doesn't add up to my math...
Also if it's possible what are the necessary modifications a guy would have to do to make this work? Besides fuel delivery etc.
Long shot on buying it but I'm always trying to learn.
The LeMans heads should have 6mm studs on the intakes, if I recall correctly. The small valve heads have 8mm.
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Ian Falloon is a reliable author, but yeah, check out hose other titles. especially Field's book if you're primarily interested in the big twins.
Well, I only have one so far so I need to catch up with some of you!
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I have this book: https://www.amazon.com/Moto-Guzzi-2-valve-big-twins/dp/1845846559/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1490223878&sr=8-7&keywords=moto+guzzi+bookwhich is a little light on details.
I'll look into the other ones.
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I've got my Triumph posted in a few places. As soon as that goes I'll get more serious about the V11.
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Let's call them all Spine Frames, so that makes them more brothers than cousins!
The different V11 gearbox and frame/geometry transformed the handling nature. Some like(d) it, but a lot did not. Hence the "LongFrame" V11 of 2002-2005(6?) among other changes to tame The Twitchy RedFrame Beastie.
The V11 introduction and design was prompted by Aprilia magnate, Ivan Beggio, hearkening (marketing?) to the 1970s V7 Sport heritage while designer, Luciano Marabese, penned the design as an homage to the 1946-52 racing Gambalunga/Gambalungino using the frame modifications and 6peeder gearbox from the ripened fruit of the days of (DeTomaso's) Dr. John Wittner.
Wittner was quoted as saying that the 6speeder gearbox was more about rotating the "polar moment of inertia" than actually needing another cog. This is a technique he found success with in endurance racing with earlier Moto Guzzi designs. (see "Moto Guzzi Big Twins", Greg Field, 1998, MBI Publishing)
Quite notable that the new V7-II has a redesigned gearbox to rotate the driveline to take advantage of this "polar moment of inertia" business.
Can you bolt the 6-speed on to the pre-V11 sport bikes? That will really tell you how related they are.
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the 1100 Sport has the clunky 5 speed.. the v11 Sport/LeMans has a sweet 6 speed.. both have 1064cc motor.. CPU also different.
So different bodywork, gearbox and CPU. I haven't yet found out why the V11 (any) where called V11.
I've also heard that the Aprilia ownership was both good and bad for Guzzi. Prior to Aprilia is seems Guzzi was under some financial distress and that may have manifested itself in to some questionable quality. Not that one doesn't expect a certain level of quirkiness with any Italian brand.
I'm mostly wondering if this forum sees the Sports as totally different models or if they have enough commonalities. They are certainly related!
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Does anyone have information about what changed between the earlier Sport bikes (for example the 98 and later) and the V11 series? They went from 1100 to 1200, I think. Is the engine completely different?
Thanks!
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I thought I read that someone said it was easiest to pull the rear wheel off?
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Because I like you guys here's what I found out about the bike (plus a bonus!)
"02 Ghezzi Brian Furia with about 3500 miles for $15K, and an 04 Copa Italia with c.6ooo(?) miles for $11K"[/size]
I'd take the Ghezzi.... No brainer.. The Coppa Italia is about flash. A Cafe Sport is less flamboyant and practically the same. But the Scura is where it's at. Exclusive , Carbon, Ohlins and the highly passionate explodamatic flywheel and race clutch is where it's at.. ;-)
If anyone is seriously interested I could put you in contact with the owner. Or else I'm just going to wait until he kicks the bucket and deal with the widow. That's not cold, is it?
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The greenies are beautiful but the Coppa paint scheme is righteous .
I wouldn't kick either out of bed.
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I might sell you my Greenie, after the repairs I think I could let it go for $10k (and may still lose money).
No offense but for a wee bit more I'd spring for the Coppa...
I have seen Greenies start at $4500 and go up depending on condition and mileage. Depreciation curves look like a U for interesting things, and look like a L for everything else.
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Is there a substantial premium for having been parked in the vicinity of Vincents?
Like I said the most recent public sales were $9-11k so it's in the ballpark. Do you know of any that have been sold recently for less?
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Because I like you guys here's what I found out about the bike (plus a bonus!)
"02 Ghezzi Brian Furia with about 3500 miles for $15K, and an 04 Copa Italia with c.6ooo(?) miles for $11K"
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Czakky- "the Vincent might be doable". Silly boy! @ $7-9K for the Coppa, you could buy 6 Coppas for the cost of ONE Vincent!!! A friend in Safety Harbor has a Vincent and rides it to the Quaker Steak and Lube by my house on Bike Night. Amazing how many people walk past not realizing how rare they are. Almost as rare as Guzzis.
There is a very healthy population of Vincents in Oregon. The owners? Not so healthy...
There are 35 bikes in the local Vincent club. I'm pretty sure that's more than the local Guzzi club.
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You're right. No more non-V11 posts from me.So . . . a *proper* V11 Guzzi post has a hammer in it, but a Vincent post has a *hatchet?*
Hey, look, another non-V11 post!
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You're right. No more non-V11 posts from me.So . . . a *proper* V11 Guzzi post has a hammer in it, but a Vincent post has a *hatchet?*
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I'm sure some Coppa owners will be along shortly with their opinions.
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Is nobody else seeing the Vincent!
There are literally more Vincents in this area that Coppas.
Here's my friend's, we took a spin around the countryside today. Not easy to keep up with a well ridden twin!
I'll post a video later.
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Gearbox Drip (case crack)
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Do you have the engineering drawing? It would be good to have in the future in case someone needs them and Don is not available.